Digital Equipment ER-PCSRA-IA User manual

DIGITAL Server Rackmount
Installation Guide
Part Number: ER-PCSRA-IA. E01
Digital Equipment Corporation

December 1997
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Contents
Preface
Introduction.................................................................................................................... vii
Related Material............................................................................................................. vii
Latest Product Information and Updates....................................................................... vii
Special Notices.............................................................................................................. viii
1
Unpacking and Moving the Rackmount
Before You Begin........................................................................................................... 1-1
Dimensions.................................................................................................................... 1-2
Rackmounts Available................................................................................................... 1-2
Torque Specifications .................................................................................................... 1-2
Unpacking...................................................................................................................... 1-3
Where to Unpack the Rackmount............................................................................. 1-3
How to Unpack the Rackmount ................................................................................ 1-4
Moving the Rackmount.................................................................................................. 1-6
Moving the Rackmount to the Final Site ................................................................... 1-6
Tilting the Rackmount ............................................................................................... 1-8
2
Typical Rackmount Configurations
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 2-1
“U” Requirements.......................................................................................................... 2-2
DIGITAL Server Rackmount Components.................................................................... 2-3
42U x 800mm Base Configuration with Shelving...................................................... 2-5
42U x 900mm Base Configuration............................................................................ 2-7

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Maximum Server Configuration..................................................................................... 2-9
DIGITAL Server 5100/5200 and 7100 ...................................................................... 2-10
DIGITAL Prioris XL Server........................................................................................ 2-12
DIGITAL Prioris LX Server........................................................................................ 2-14
DIGITAL Server 3100/3200 ...................................................................................... 2-16
DIGITAL Server 3100R/3200R and the 3300R......................................................... 2-18
DIGITAL Server 7100R............................................................................................. 2-20
3
Preparing the Rackmount
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3-1
Required Tools .............................................................................................................. 3-1
Unlocking the Rackmount Front and Rear Doors.......................................................... 3-2
Removing the Rackmount Side Panels......................................................................... 3-4
Adding Side Panel Locks............................................................................................... 3-6
Removing the Standard Side Panel Retainer............................................................ 3-6
Adding the Side Panel Lock...................................................................................... 3-6
Installing Universal Shelves........................................................................................... 3-8
Adjusting Shelves (800mm Rackmount) ....................................................................... 3-13
Server Mounting Tray(s) Assembly............................................................................... 3-20
4
Mounting Server Components
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 4-1
Mounting the DIGITAL Server 5100/5200 and 7100..................................................... 4-2
Mounting the DIGITAL Prioris XL Server....................................................................... 4-5
Mounting the DIGITAL Prioris LX Server....................................................................... 4-8
Mounting the DIGITAL Server 7100R............................................................................ 4-12
Marking the Installation Area on the Rackmount ...................................................... 4-12
Assemble the Slide Mounting Brackets..................................................................... 4-14
Attaching Mounting Angles to the Rackmount.......................................................... 4-17
Attaching Slide Mounting Brackets to the Rackmount .............................................. 4-19
Inserting the DIGITAL Server 7100R into the Rackmount........................................ 4-21
Attaching the DIGITAL Server 7100R Cable Management Arm............................... 4-23

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Mounting the DIGITAL Server 3100R/3200R and the 3300R ....................................... 4-25
Marking the Installation Area on the Rackmount ...................................................... 4-25
Attaching the Server Slide Rail Guides..................................................................... 4-27
Assemble the Slide Mounting Brackets..................................................................... 4-28
Attaching Mounting Angles to the Rackmount.......................................................... 4-31
Attaching Mounting Brackets with Slides to the Rackmount..................................... 4-33
Inserting the DIGITAL Server 3100R/3200R and the 3300R into the Rackmount.... 4-35
Attaching the DIGITAL Server 3100R/3200R and 3300R Cable
Management Arm................................................................................................... 4-37
Mounting a Monitor, Console, or Keyboard (800mm Rackmount) ................................ 4-39
Mounting a Mouse Shelf (800mm Rackmount)............................................................. 4-41
Mouse Shelf Parts.................................................................................................... 4-42
Installing a Keyboard Drawer (900mm Rackmount)...................................................... 4-44
Mounting BA356 Storage Cabinets ............................................................................... 4-46
Mounting BA356 Storage Cabinets (Alternate Method)................................................. 4-50
Mounting RAID 310 Storage Cabinets........................................................................... 4-55
Installing a DIGITAL Server 3100/3200 Split Shelf........................................................ 4-59
Connecting Rackmount Bays Together......................................................................... 4-69
Installing the RAID 450 Storage Cabinet....................................................................... 4-72
Installing Blanking Panels.............................................................................................. 4-79
5
Connecting Components
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 5-1
Connecting the PS/2 Mouse Cable................................................................................ 5-2
Connecting the Video and Keyboard Cable................................................................... 5-4
Connecting A Remote MasterConsole (Single)............................................................. 5-6
Cable Kit MCPRMT16M for Single Remote MasterConsole (Remote)................ 5-6
Cable Kit MCPRMT16M for Single Remote MasterConsole (Local).................... 5-6
Connecting the Power Cords......................................................................................... 5-8
Cabinet Grounding......................................................................................................... 5-10
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse to a Console....................................... 5-13
Routing your Cables...................................................................................................... 5-14
6
Power Requirements
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 6-1
Power Ratings............................................................................................................... 6-2

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A
Rackmount Systems and Options List
Rackmount 900mm Enclosure (Base Configurations)................................................... A-1
Rackmount Mounting Options....................................................................................... A-2
Rackmount Shelf Options.............................................................................................. A-2
Rackmount Console Options......................................................................................... A-3
Rackmount Cable Options............................................................................................. A-3
Rackmount - Other Options........................................................................................... A-3
DIGITAL Server Mass Storage Devices........................................................................ A-4
Input/Output Devices..................................................................................................... A-4
Server Manager Platform Reset Cables........................................................................ A-5
Country Kits (Keyboard and Mouse) ............................................................................. A-5
Line Cord Kits................................................................................................................ A-6
UPS............................................................................................................................... A-6
Figures
1-1. Cutting the Bands and Removing the Plastic Bag............................................... 1-4
1-2. Pulling Down the Ramp....................................................................................... 1-5
1-3. Raising or Lowering the Leveling Feet................................................................. 1-6
1-4. Rolling the Rackmount Off the Pallet................................................................... 1-7
2-1. Basic Rackmount Components........................................................................... 2-4
2-2. 42U x 800mm Base Configuration with Shelving................................................. 2-6
2-3. 42U x 900mm Base Configuration ...................................................................... 2-8
2-4. Typical DIGITAL Server 5100/5200 and 7100 Rackmount Configuration........... 2-11
2-5. Typical DIGITAL Prioris XL Server Rackmount Configuration............................. 2-13
2-6. Typical DIGITAL Prioris LX Server Rackmount Configuration............................. 2-15
2-7. Typical DIGITAL Server 3100/3200 Rackmount Configuration........................... 2-17
2-8. Typical DIGITAL Server 3100R/3200R and the 3300R
Rackmount Configuration................................................................................. 2-19
2-9. Typical DIGITAL Server 7100R Rackmount Configuration ................................. 2-21
3-1. Opening the Rackmount Front and Rear Door.................................................... 3-3
3-2. Removing the Rackmount Side Panels............................................................... 3-5
3-3. Adding a Side Panel Lock.................................................................................... 3-7
3-4. Installing the Shelf Support Bracket (800mm Rackmount Shown)...................... 3-9
3-5. Installing the Sliding Rails.................................................................................... 3-11
3-6. Installing a Shelf .................................................................................................. 3-12
3-7. Removing the Cable Management Arm from the Shelf....................................... 3-14

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3-8. Removing the Shelf............................................................................................. 3-15
3-9. Removing the Sliding Rail.................................................................................... 3-17
3-10. Removing the Shelf Support Bracket .................................................................. 3-18
3-11. Cable Management Arm on the Rackmount....................................................... 3-19
3-12. Server Tray Mounting Kit..................................................................................... 3-20
3-13. Applying the Foam Mounting Tape...................................................................... 3-21
4-1. Attaching a DIGITAL Server 5100/5200 and 7100 Mounting Tray...................... 4-3
4-2. Installing a DIGITAL Server 5100/5200 and 7100 into the Rackmount............... 4-4
4-3. Attaching a DIGITAL Prioris XL Server Mounting Tray ....................................... 4-6
4-4. Installing a DIGITAL Prioris XL Server into the Rackmount ................................ 4-7
4-5. Attaching a DIGITAL Prioris LX Server Mounting Tray ....................................... 4-9
4-6. Installing a DIGITAL Prioris LX Server Server into the Rackmount..................... 4-11
4-7. Marking the Installation Area on the Rackmount................................................. 4-13
4-8. Attaching the Rear Mounting Bracket.................................................................. 4-15
4-9. Attaching the Front Mounting Bracket................................................................. 4-16
4-10. Attaching the Mounting Angles............................................................................ 4-18
4-11. Attaching the Slides to the Mounting Angles....................................................... 4-20
4-12. Attaching the Slide Rail Guides........................................................................... 4-21
4-13. Installing the DIGITAL Server 7100R.................................................................. 4-22
4-14. Attaching the DIGITAL Server 7100R Cable Management Arm......................... 4-24
4-15. Marking the Installation Area on the Rackmount................................................. 4-26
4-16. Attaching the Slide Rail Guides........................................................................... 4-27
4-17. Attaching the Rear Mounting Bracket.................................................................. 4-29
4-18. Attaching the Front Mounting Bracket................................................................. 4-30
4-19. Attaching the Mounting Angles............................................................................ 4-32
4-20. Attaching the Slides to the Mounting Angles....................................................... 4-34
4-21. Inserting the DIGITAL Server 3100R/3200R and 3300R into the Rackmount .... 4-36
4-22. Attaching the DIGITAL Server 3100R/3200R and 3300R Cable
Management Arm.............................................................................................. 4-38
4-23. Mounting a Monitor, Console, and Keyboard (800mm Rackmount) ................... 4-40
4-24. Mounting the Mouse Shelf (800mm)................................................................... 4-43
4-25. Installing the Keyboard Drawer............................................................................ 4-45
4-26. Attaching the 19-inch Mounting Angles and Chassis Support Rails.................... 4-47
4-27. Attaching a BA356 Storage Cabinet Mounting Bracket....................................... 4-48
4-28. Mounting a BA356 Storage Cabinet.................................................................... 4-49
4-29. Attaching the 19-inch Mounting Angles............................................................... 4-51
4-30. Attaching a BA356 Storage Cabinet Mounting Bracket....................................... 4-52
4-31. Attaching a BA356 Storage Cabinet Mounting Bracket....................................... 4-53
4-32. Mounting a BA356 Storage Cabinet.................................................................... 4-54

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4-33. RAID 310 Mounting Kit........................................................................................ 4-56
4-34. Mounting a RAID 310 Tray and Storage Cabinet................................................ 4-58
4-35. The DIGITAL Server 3100/3200 Split Shelf Kit.................................................... 4-60
4-36. Attach Screws to the Shelf Support Brackets...................................................... 4-62
4-37. Attach the Shelf Handles..................................................................................... 4-63
4-38. Attach the Split Shelf to the Brackets.................................................................. 4-64
4-39. Secure System Bar Brackets.............................................................................. 4-65
4-40. Attach Back Cable Management Arm................................................................. 4-66
4-41. Attach Bottom Brackets....................................................................................... 4-67
4-42. Attach Server to Tray .......................................................................................... 4-68
4-43. Rackmount Bay Connection Kit........................................................................... 4-69
4-44. Connecting Rackmounts Together...................................................................... 4-71
4-45. Attach Slide Attachments.................................................................................... 4-72
2-46. Attach Mounting Angles....................................................................................... 4-73
4-47. Front of Cabinet................................................................................................... 4-74
4-48. Rear of Cabinet................................................................................................... 4-75
4-49. Attach Slide Rails (Rear View)............................................................................. 4-76
4-50. Attach Slide Rails.................................................................................................. 4-77
4-51. Install a RAID 450 Storage Cabinet on Sliding Rails ........................................... 4-78
4-52. Blanking Panel Installation................................................................................... 4-79
5-1. Connecting the PS/2 Mouse Cable..................................................................... 5-3
5-2. Connecting the Video/Keyboard Cables.............................................................. 5-5
5-3. Connecting a Remote MasterConsole ................................................................ 5-7
5-4. Connecting Power Cords..................................................................................... 5-9
5-5. Cabinet Grounding Kit ......................................................................................... 5-11
5-6. Grounding the Cabinet ........................................................................................ 5-12
5-7. Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse.................................................. 5-13
5-8. Rackmount Cable Routing................................................................................... 5-15

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Preface P
Introduction
This guide describes how to unpack the rackmount. It details the initial setup of the
rackmount and demonstrates how to install various hardware needed to create a
variety of rackmount server configurations. Information about installing various
server components are also included in this guide. The information presented will
help to familiarize you with all aspects of your rack and provide a reference tool for
questions you might have in the future.
Related Material
DIGITAL Server Maker
software is available to help design your server rackmount
system. Call DIGITAL or contact your local distributor for more information about this
service.
Latest Product Information and Updates
Technical support and product information are available on the Internet.
For product information, use the address:
http://www.windows.digital.com
For technical support, use the address:
http://www.windows.digital.com/support/support.asp

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Special Notices
Three kinds of special notices are used in this
Installation Guide
to emphasize
specific information.
WARNING: Indicates the presence of a hazard that can
cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.
CAUTION: Indicates the presence of a hazard that might
cause damage to hardware.
NOTES: Are used to provide additional information.